Ashland ES Library participates in a contest called the Virginia Readers’ Choice Program (VRC) sponsored by the Virginia State Reading Association (VSRA).

Books are selected based on the quality and age of the book. There are 4 categories in the program based on reading levels. Ten books are selected (nominated) for each category. We participate in the Primary Category (gr. K-3) and the Elementary Category (gr. 3-5). Third graders get to pick which category they want. To make it less confusing, I call the Elementary category “Intermediate”.

Students who read 4 or more books from a category may vote. Children across the state will vote in April on their favorite books. The book in each category with the most votes wins the Virginia Readers’ Choice Award for the year. Children can read, listen to, or have someone read the book to or with them.

A bookmark with the list of books is attached. We have multiple copies of the VRC nominees in the library. Students are limited to check out one VRC book at a time, but the PWP Library also has copies of the books. For more information you can go to the VSRA website.

Sponsors
THE VIRGINIA STATE READING ASSOCIATION in association with
THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL LIBRARIANS,
THE VIRGINIA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, &
THE LIBRARY OF VIRGINIA YOUTH SERVICES

Purpose

"To encourage young readers to become better acquainted with contemporary books with outstanding literary appeal, to broaden students’ awareness of literature as a life-long pleasure, to encourage reading aloud in classrooms as a means of introducing reading for pleasure, and to honor favorite books and their authors."

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